by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at GCU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, GCU as a strong choice for theology & religious vocations, coming in at #137 out of 192 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Theology & Religious Vocations Schools | 137 of 192 |
| Best Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in Arizona | 2 of 2 |
| Best Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in the Southwest Region | 14 of 19 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in theology & religious vocations at GCU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 294 |
| Master’s | 128 |
| Graduate Certificate | 8 |
| Professional Certificate | 2 |
The theology & religious vocations field at GCU covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Religious Education | 370 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | 52 |
| Bible/Biblical Studies | 10 |
During the most recent reporting year, Grand Canyon University conferred 294 bachelor’s degrees in theology & religious vocations.
GCU is among the very best schools in the country for theology & religious vocations at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
Theology & Religious Vocations graduates with a bachelor’s degree from GCU report a median salary of $41,386 a year. This is lower than $65,272, the median for all majors at GCU.
To complete a bachelor’s at GCU, theology & religious vocations students accumulate a median of $35,436 in student loans. This is higher than $30,001, the typical median for all majors at GCU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,500 | $16,473 |
| Fees | $2,035 | $2,035 |
Learn more about GCU tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 55% of theology & religious vocations bachelor’s degrees went to men and 45% went to women.
The largest share of theology & religious vocations bachelor’s degree graduates at GCU are White. Approximately 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Grand Canyon University with a bachelor’s in theology & religious vocations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 48 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 |
| White | 177 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 22 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at GCU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
